If you have ever played pickup hoops, you will LOVE this

[cmr27]

The part that's the most fun is when the pick is so clean and so out of nowhere to the defender that after getting leveled they don't know how to respond. I've actually had guys apologize to me on the court, because it's confusing to them that they intentionally ran in to a wall. Last time I got a guy really good he apologized for bumping in to me and then mumbled to himself about not running around out of control and keeping his head in the game.

Great blind picks are never called out. The "value add" is that it sows dissension in the other team because guys get upset with their teammates for not calling them out.

 

[RandygoCuse]

great video - I'm the Make Excuses guy - cmr27 , I liked your additions, I might be pick guy as well, not necessarily blind picks. Just set a million of them when I get lazy.

 

[Ghost]

I'm the unnecessarily showy dribbler guy...I will go behind the back, through the legs 4EVA pretty much incorporating it all into one big move - guarded or not, until taking a jumper or driving. I even know how stupid I look - I can't stop myself any more though.

Admittedly, I have a pretty phenomenal handle though - left or right, no difference.

I will also go with the riskiest pass possible on a break if it means I can go behind-the-back, or anything that involves no look...turnover guy?

And for the worst part:

I'm also pants guy! 97 degrees out, I can still run in some pants! Seriously, super-pale guy hates shorts.

PANTS GUY!!!!! 4LIFE!!!!!!

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I'm the unnecessarily showy dribbler guy...I will go behind the back, through the legs 4EVA pretty much incorporating it all into one big move - guarded or not, until taking a jumper or driving. I even know how stupid I look - I can't stop myself any more though.

Do you also throw in the overexaggerated head bobs and feints?

I don't even need to ask. I know you well enough.

 

[Ghost]

Do you also throw in the overexaggerated head bobs and feints?

I don't even need to ask. I know you well enough.

Possibly.

 

[STEVEHOLT]

The no win situation is something Ive had to deal with. If you get stuck defending the girl, if you let her score you get crap, but if you look like you are trying to play real defense, you also get crap. Tis best to avoid it. Also, girls that play bball seem to have been schooled at using their elbows as a weapon

 

[OttoinGrotto]

The no win situation is something Ive had to deal with. If you get stuck defending the girl, if you let her score you get crap, but if you look like you are trying to play real defense, you also get crap. Tis best to avoid it. Also, girls that play bball seem to have been schooled at using their elbows as a weapon

Block every single shot. It's the only answer.

 

[Finwad32]

If any of you guys are in The Oneida area and wanna join a 30+ men's league... Let me know, Saturday mornings... Great league. There's two portions that span late Fall to Spring.

Great league, good exercise... Encompasses all stereotypes.

 

[cmr27]

I forgot "And 1" Guy ... Says "And 1" loudly if he thinks he got fouled when he makes a basket, as if it's the first pick-up game in American history to include foul shots. Telltale sign of a big ego.

 

[OrangeDW]

Other additions (my starting 5)

1.) Super Aggressive D Guy -- picks up at three-quarter court. pounds his palms on the floor when you bring the ball up as if Coach K came out to watch just him.

2.) Not Funny Trash Talk Guy -- he usually has the worst shooting % of anyone and never plays D. Nearly starts a fight.

3.) Blind Pick Guy -- does nothing other than set blind picks. O pts. 0 asts. 2 rebounds. 6 blind picks.

4.) Super Sweaty/Hairy Guy -- You play to 21. This guy is driping in sweat at 2-0. I hate guarding him. Usually doesn't shower either.

5.) Hand Check Guy -- You can never call it but this guy is annoying too. Does the bar in your back when you try to post up.

Honourable Mention All Annoying: Faceguard Guy, Undercuts you When You Shoot Guy

Great piece.

Agreed. And I would add the guy who fouls on purpose to prevent a layup. Usually only done at game point, and even then it's still very cheap. At any other point it's flat out ridiculous.

 

[OrangeDW]

they could do a good intramurals stereotype video

wearing your high school jersey guy. wearing expensive receiver gloves guy. won't come out of the game guy. i'm open guy

The team of football players that refuse to accept that they suck at basketball guys. Hated playing them.

 

[cmr27]

The team of football players that refuse to accept that they suck at basketball guys. Hated playing them.

Great one.

 

[Ghost]

The team of football players that refuse to accept that they suck at basketball guys. Hated playing them.

Yeah - this is a fact. In intramurals, or life in general, there is no worse team to meet up with. The over-the-back brutality is epic.

 

[cmr27]

I had a friend who said you could tell everything you needed to know about a person by watching them play pickup basketball. There might be some truth to it.

 

[Ghost]

The worst people are the Player Coach and Foul Guy, have played with plenty of both. When I lived in Florida, regular Saturday morning game was the Old Guy who was a retired 65 yr old Dr, was slow but could shoot from anywhere.

The always wears pants (assuming windpants etc) guy doesn't bother me, its the people that wear jeans that annoy me

Player coach has to be the worst. Takes the game way too seriously - I always like when they want to huddle up to explain something everyone knows.

 

[Millhouse]

The team of football players that refuse to accept that they suck at basketball guys. Hated playing them.

Or the team of football players that are complete amazing at football

Black panthers circa 1994 kevin mason and tuten just embarrassing people. We had the good sense to go in the class h league

 

[STEVEHOLT]

I forgot "And 1" Guy ... Says "And 1" loudly if he thinks he got fouled when he makes a basket, as if it's the first pick-up game in American history to include foul shots. Telltale sign of a big ego.

even better are the guys that do the and 1 call and dont even make the shot.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

even better are the guys that do the and 1 call and dont even make the shot.

I try to make it a rule that if you call out 'and 1' and don't make the shot, then the foul doesn't count and it's play on. Call a foul or shut the heck up.

 

[RF2044]

and that's when I get to work...

Man it would be fun to play pickup with a bunch of you all. Let me know if you are ever going to be in the Burlington VT area, and I'll hook you up. I know where to play every day but Saturday I think.

A "syracusefan.com" basketball tournament would be fun!

 

[Millhouse]

A "syracusefan.com" basketball tournament would be fun!

200 player coaches injuring their groins in rapid succession.

my role will be to heckle. CTO can vouch for my talents there

 

[cmr27]

A "syracusefan.com" basketball tournament would be fun!

Finally, a chance to see a real "Tavern League D" -- no man to man allowed. It's Syracuse.

 

[Millhouse]

Finally, a chance to see a real "Tavern League D" -- no man to man allowed. It's Syracuse.

cheriehoop will carve that weak up

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Finally, a chance to see a real "Tavern League D" -- no man to man allowed. It's Syracuse.

As one of those guys who much prefers to shoot 3 pointers, I'd love to see that. I love open looks.

 

[RF2044]

Finally, a chance to see a real "Tavern League D" -- no man to man allowed. It's Syracuse.

I always love when some team you're playing in league ball decides to go zone to conserve energy!

Most tavern leaguers have zero clue how to play zone--you can have a field day against it.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

I always love when some team you're playing in league ball decides to go zone to conserve energy!

Or because they only have 5 guys show up...